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My Favorite Backpacking Chairs

Yesterday I wrote about the Best Camping Chair Ever.

Today I’ll take a look at some of my favorite backpacking chairs.

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“Wait a minute,” you may be thinking and you will probably want to point out I consistently

Advocate taking the lightest gear possible to stay warm, dry, and safe. This mindset would preclude anything not absolutely necessary and such things as a backpacking chair are superfluous extra weight.

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(non-backpacking) Backpacking Gear Review

  • Noah’s Tarp, by Kelty
  • Tyvek Groundsheet, by DuPont
  • Adjustable Tarp Poles, by Big Agnes
  • Mayfly Chair, by ALite

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Yes, discussing backpacking gear is still boring.

Yes, this stuff is heavy.

Yes, I bought this stuff.

 No, I am not going to use it for backpacking.

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